Odyssey Mandarin Sky

I was kinda hoping this was bad because the whole hispanic community is hyping this and Santal 33. I mean, i definetly have a bias against Armaf, I've found that their bottles are very low quality and most of the time they leak fragrance, probably because of the female sprayer (big open spray tube). Not only that, but I've found most of their dupes halfway there, good, but not there unlike other brands (MA, lattafa, FW, Emper, Grandeur, etc) which are spot on most of the time. This one is SPOT ON scandal EDT, the whole dna is there, and i dare say it's better because the caramel accord is way creamier and almost dusty like, kind of like a powdered dessert with goat milk caramel. This in result ends up smelling like a tide and true higher concentration version of the Scandal edt. The le parfum is also amazing, but this being as cheap as it is, I'd say skip those two and go for this one. Haven't tried the Mandarin Sky Elixir yet but I'm hoping it's a le parfum dupe. Overall the longevity is great, this one is a sillager more than a projecter. 7-8 hours minimum on summer, could be 12 hours plus on colder weather. Great for pretty much anything that is casual or intimate, may be too alluring for work or school. 9/10. P.D. The quality is pretty darn good. Don't buy it over $40 or $50

I had smelled this fragrance on someone (technically the OG) about a year ago, but didn't get a chance to ask, so I'd been searching for it ever since. I was in awe of how good it smelled and how strongly it projected. I wasnt able to find it for so rlong. Then one day as I'm shopping around and just browsing through different fragrances, I got curious and smelled the JPG line. I took a sniff of Scandal Pour Homme and instantly recognized it from the first sniff. This is a near perfect dupe when it comes to both smell and longevity. I get an easy 7-8 hours on this with good projection for the first 3-4, before it slowly starts sitting closer to skin. The citruses in this aren't sharp and floor cleaner-ish. They're very well blended in with the caramel and vanilla notes. The dry down is smoooth. I haven't got any bad things to say about this personally (well...besides the bottle). For 20 bucks you can't go wrong.

8/10 When I first received Mandarin Sky, I tested it on a strip and it was a sharper scent, synthetic, with the orange and sweetness forward. A quick spray on the wrists and the scent quickly left the chat; didn't have much more than a couple hours until it eventually fizzled out. Flash forward a few weeks, I gave it another spin and oversprayed beyond my comfort zone. Turns out that's exactly what was needed for good projection and all day sillage, developing into a beautiful scent and the drydown is fantastic - BUT any more than that it can turn skunky and sour. UPDATE - this scent is often complimented. Maybe it's just my chemistry, but women love it. UPDATE #2- after two months, 12hr scent with strong initial projection and sillage that lasts longest in my collection, on par with SWYI and Kamrah.

Man, this one is addictive. Odyssey Mandarin Sky might just be my favorite of the entire Odyssey line. The opening is incredibly fresh; that mandarin note is really bright and uplifting. As it settles into the dry down, it leans more towards the gourmand side with a smooth caramel and tonka bean combo. It’s not over the top, just very pleasant. I’ve tried JPG Scandal, and while that’s obviously a great fragrance, I think I actually prefer Armaf’s take on this DNA. It feels a bit more subtle and wearable. To be honest, I can’t really comment on the longevity. Like I said, I’m addicted to the opening, so I find myself refreshing it a few times throughout the day just to get that burst of mandarin again. By the end of the day, I definitely smell like a candy shop, but in the best way possible! 😉

Odyssey Mandarin Sky by Armaf is definitely worth the hype. I seen so many people glazing this fragrance that it almost felt too good to be true, like every reviewer had the same opinion. There I go joining the hype train myself after already owning the Lemoni Odyssey, and let me tell you... this one is 🔥 Right from the opening you get hit with that juicy orange mandarin vibe that smells bright, fresh, and addictive. As it dries down, that caramel sweetness starts creeping in while the woody masculine notes balance everything out perfectly. It turns into this smooth, sweet, woody manly fragrance that just works. Performance is solid, scent is addictive, and my wife definitely loved this one too, so that already tells me enough 😂 Don’t hesitate fellas, this is an easy grab for the collection.